Parliament has approved the Tribunals Bill, 2026, after it successfully passed its third reading.
The new billbif assented to by President John Dramani Mahama will pave way for the reintroduction of tribunals.
The objective of the bill is aimed at strengthening the administration of justice and improving access to legal remedies.
The piece of legislation will now be sent to President John Dramani Mahama for his assent to sign it into law.
On Thursday, 16 July 2026, the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, moved for the Bill to be read for the third time.
During proceedings, he requested the Speaker to waive the standard one-day interval between the consideration stage and the final reading.
“May I move that, notwithstanding the provision in Order 172, sub-order 1 of the Standing Orders which requires that when a Bill has passed through the consideration stage, the third reading thereof shall not be taken until at least one sitting day has elapsed, the motion for the third reading of the Tribunals Bill, 2026 may be moved today. I so move, Mr Speaker,” he said.
Despite reservations raised by the Minority Caucus, the House proceeded to pass the bill.
Dr Ayine, who introduced the Tribunals Bill, 2026, earlier this year, explained that the proposed law seeks to enhance access to justice, tackle systemic delays within the court system, and restore tribunals with appropriate constitutional safeguards.
